Prednisone is the common medicine to treat Nephrotic Syndrome. But long-term
usage will cause series of side effects for patients in Nephrotic Syndrome.
In right condition, the immune system general antibodies to attack foreign
stuffs called antigens.However,in nephrotic syndrome,the immune system does not
work well and it attacks the body's cells mistakenly, resulting in inflammation
in kidneys.
Prednisone interferes with the working of the immune system and suppress the
abnormal activity of immune system. So the children will have a remission after
a period of treatment. However, prednisone can not correct the immune
dysfunction so nephrotic syndrome in children will relapse whenever there is a
triggering factor.
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*More vulnerable to infection:Prednisone not only can suppress the abnormal
immune system, but also can weaken the normal immunity. It make the patients
more vulnerable to infection.
*Mood swing: Stress, sudden anxiety, depression, restlessness etc may be
experienced by children with nephrotic syndrome.
*Weight gain:Weight gain is one of the most common side effects of consuming
prednisone. Prednisone can improve the appetite, thus resulting in weight gain
and deposition of fat.
* Osteoporosis: Prednisone can reduce the development of new bone cells, thus
reducing bone density and weakening them.The bone will become fragile,which can
inhibit the development of the children.
Apart from the above side effects of prednisone,hormonal changes, eye
problems,diabetes are also can be seen in children with Nephrotic Syndrome.
How to reduce the side effects of prednisone in Nephrotic Syndrome? Chinese
Herbal Medicine is recommended to you for proteinuria. According to the
different illness condition, the prescription differs from patient to
patient.
